Senior Program Manager - Space Systems

Marotta Controls•Parsippany, NJ

13h•$150,000 - $190,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager leads multiple, concurrent development programs through proposal, funding, development, qualification and volume production. The program manager coordinates and influences internal engineering, operations, business development, finance and contracts teams. Our customers are leaders in the aerospace, marine, and military markets; the Senior Program Manager is the customer advocate and primary point of contact. Program Managers perform project planning, progress measurement, scope control, and ensure execution to goals through financial and program based milestones. Business development and participation in market segment strategy are essential components of this role.

Requirements

Bachelors of Engineering Degree required
15 or more years of program management experience
Highly analytical and detail-oriented
Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and MS Project expertise
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Intimate knowledge of people management skills, particularly influence management and conflict resolution
General knowledge of operations, including scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, test engineering, and quality systems
Exemplary verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; vendors, suppliers, customers, etc.
Strong attention to detail and follow-up
This Program Manager requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance, therefore you must be able to obtain/maintain a security clearance
Must be a US Citizen

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred
Experience working within aerospace or a similar technical field preferred
Experience with Additive Manufacturing technologies is a plus

Responsibilities

Creation and release of project Work Breakdown Structure with approved budgets.
Creation and maintenance of project Integrated Master Schedule.
Facilitating IPD Process compliance by completing required Initiating Activities, Design Reviews, and Gate Review requirements.
Facilitate internal and customer weekly team meetings/telecons with documentation of minutes and maintenance of Action Item Lists.
Create Monthly Program Review materials for assigned projects and presenting to Executive Leadership.
Achievement of NRE Cost, Design to Cost, and Schedule performance against budget for assigned projects.
Review and creation of material and/or labor plans and cost reports.
Resolution and coordination of project cost, schedule, and technical performance issues.
Monitor and control of project scope.
Escalation of issues or risks that cannot be resolved at the project team level.
Maintain high customer satisfaction for assigned projects.
Identifying opportunities to grow business content with associated projects and customers.
Supporting significant proposals with related PMO inputs.
Initiating and scrubbing proposal Bases of Estimates and Schedules.
Lead major infrastructure upgrade
Bring initiatives and activities to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization (as required).
Maintain and continue to develop relationships with Business Development, Engineering, Operations, Customer Service and all other facets of the company
Abide by all safety, quality, and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to various regulatory and internal system requirements
Contribute to a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
Actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals
Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems
Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned
Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required